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Impulse

#D19451

RGB 209, 148, 81 · HSL 31°, 58%, 57% · CMYK 0, 29, 61, 18

Impulse is #D19451 in HEX — rgb(209, 148, 81), hsl(31°, 58%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 61%, 18%).

Impulse pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 58%, 57%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D19451

RGB209, 148, 81

HSL31°, 58%, 57%

HSV31°, 61%, 82%

CMYK0, 29, 61, 18

Decimal13734993

CSS RGBrgb(209, 148, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 58%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Impulse C-988

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Impulse 989

ΔE 0.8 · #D39553

Dunn-Edwards

Slightly Golden DE5299

ΔE 1.9 · #CB904E

Sherwin-Williams

Honeycomb SW6375

ΔE 2.2 · #D59858

Benjamin Moore

Delightful 2158-30

ΔE 2.4 · #D29851

Behr

Saffron Strands PPU6-2

ΔE 2.4 · #D39953

Valspar

Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A

ΔE 2.5 · #CE9650

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 3.6 · #D69C54

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 3.7 · #CD9147

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 4.4 · #D09258

Dulux

Centra S14F8

ΔE 5.3 · #C08B45

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 6.9 · #CF8744

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 7.1 · #E4A467

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.8 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.1 · #B97D31

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 14.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D19451

#528FD1

Analogous

#D15452

#D19451

#CFD152

Triadic

#D19451

#52D193

#9352D1

Split-Complementary

#D19451

#52CFD1

#5452D1

Tetradic

#D19451

#52D154

#528FD1

#D152CF

Monochromatic

#6D461D

#A96D2D

#D19451

#E1B98E

#F1DECB

Rectangle

#D19451

#8FD152

#528FD1

#9352D1

Compound

#D19451

#CFD152

#528FD1

#5452D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAA974

#DEBE9D

#E8D9C9

Darker

#BB772D

#83521D

#4E300F

Saturation

#A4927E

#D19352

#E8943B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D19451

#B7A84F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D19451

#A1A15D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D19451

#D28E96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Impulse reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#DC9C58

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D19451

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C9A17C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3F7AB8

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D19451;

CSS — background

background-color: #D19451;

CSS Variable

--color-impulse: #D19451;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'impulse': '#D19451' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D19451] text-[#D19451]

SCSS

$impulse: #D19451;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D19451?

#D19451 is Impulse, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D19451 warm or cool?

Impulse reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Impulse?

Impulse works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Impulse?

Impulse pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Impulse?

You can download Impulse on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Impulse?

The hex code is #D19451. In RGB it's 209, 148, 81, and in HSL it's 31°, 58%, 57%.

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